00:00Thousands of tributes left in memory of Newcastle United legend Kevin Keegan outside St James' Park are in the process
00:08of being removed.
00:09From Tuesday, flowers, shirts, scarves and personal messages honouring the former player and manager started to be taken down.
00:17Newcastle United says it is working with supporter groups to preserve non-perishable tributes,
00:23while floral displays will be recycled into soil conditioner for use on the club's academy pitches.
00:30The club says the memorial has reflected the affection held for Keegan across Newcastle,
00:35among supporters and throughout the wider footballing community.
00:40Discussions are continuing over a lasting tribute in his memory.
